name

Bud Powell, Piano

dates

b. September 27, 1924; d. August 01, 1966

birth place

New York, NY

description

Quintessential bop pianist whose exceptional mastery and dynamism influenced generations to follow.



This video shows Bud playing piano in Copenhagen, 1962.

hot disc

Complete Blue Note and Roost Recordings

more info

http://sandbox.npr.org/programs/jazzprofiles/archive/powell.html